Friday, January 7, 2011

Spending My Christmas Gift Certificates

Don't you love those gift certificates that find their way into your Christmas stocking. I got a couple and so today was the day to go shopping.

I wanted a new black purse and found this great Gucci bag in a very deep Steel Gray. Lots of pockets inside to keep me organized.

A wonderful sweater with leather front in Black. This is so cute on.

This top is gray and black and it fit like a dream and so comfortable.

I loved the first one so much I bought the same top in the black stripe.

I have to show you this also because it is so special. My daughter thought this bag was too big for her so she gave it to me. I don't think she's ever carried it. A HERMES, can you believe it!!! Talk about snooty, I am definitely going to carry this puppy.

Did you get gift certificates for Christmas, if so, show us what you bought.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I always look forward to your visits.

46 comments:

Marty,I haven't used my gift certificates yet!I did go to the Thrift shop today and found a few "treaures". Must have been my day. . .but no volumed books!Thanks for sharing your new "gifts". . .isn't it wonderful to choose what your gift will be?Fondly,Pat

Love, love everything you found! Gift cards are the best (although, I still do love a surprise gift!). I received a Goodwill gift card of all things, and found a like new Harden Furniture company solid oak sofa table for $39.99! Great deal!

I love that black and grey top Marty. And both of the purses - I am a purse fiend :) I did receive gift certificates, but they were all for books lol. And one of them was for kindle e-books, so I guess nobody really wants to see pictures of my kindle ha ha. Glad you had a good day shopping! Hugs, Kat

"Hermes", that is snooty.If you find it's not for you, you can send it on to me. Love the color!I have been spending mine also and it's been fun going off by myself to wander and shop! I did get some good music for my itunes and it's kept me smiling with those little buds in my ears!Happy New Year!

Beautiful, Marty! All of it! I love the purse your dd gave you too!I got one gift certificate to Cmas Tree Shop. I am saving it for Spring.Gives me something to look fwd to during these long winter snowy days!Have a good weekend@

Looks like you had a fun day shopping. Hubby is real festive at Christmas and just hands me the checkbook. Since I keep the books he knows I won't spend anything. One of these days he might get a real surprise....lol....

WE received a STarbucks card and a Safeway card from 2 thoughtful couples for Christmas-

I also got some Christmas money that I have tucked away in my wallet for something special- which I don't know what it is till I see it!!

We are coming down your way after all! We have been so busy with things that haven't even had time to decide if we could do a trip but as our missionary friend is having health issues and really would like to be there to help celebrate his life we are going. I do hope we will be able to see each other and would love to see Ceekay again too! I will email you with the dates to see if a time would work in your schedule :)

We believe in the 'you' is more important than the 'me'. We are givers ... so I only have my heart to share in giving.

Actually, Marty, we don't do gifts for ourselves for Christmas ... we give/take gifts to old folks at nursing homes with no kin left or are left behind, children that have little or families that are in need of a little help ... we've done this for years.

You received some lovely gifts, how sweet the blouse & sweater. You will look stunning in them.

I got one gift certificate and a good amount of cold hard cash! I love getting Christmas money! LOL! Your purses are wonderful. I am really fond of the Gucci bag. I've never had one of those. I love the dark silvery grey look. Your clothes are very cute and stylish too! You did great, I bet everything looks smashing on you too. Thanks for moving over to the new blog with me. I really appreciate it! Have a great weekend!

Hi Marty,You did good! I am loving that grey purse! I would have bought that one too. Cute clothes also.I got a TJ Maxx gift card and bought 2 new lamps for my living room and the cutest shower curtain. (well, I went over my amount and had to add a little ;) I'll post them as soon as the rooms are done. LOLKelly

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